Chelsea are keen to beat Arsenal to the transfer (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet but will still need to improve their bid to sign the Rennes defender and Arsenal transfer target. New Blues boss Liam Rosenior is keen to bolster his defensive options after replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge earlier in the month. Jeremy Jacquet is keen to join Chelsea (Picture: Getty)But it is the blue side of London that appear to be at the front of the queue to sign Jacquet, with Chelsea agreeing personal terms with the player, according to Fabrizio Romano. Big-spending Chelsea are yet to make any January signings but often wait until nearer the deadline to work on deals. Arrow MORE: Mikel Arteta warned not to ’embarrass’ Arsenal star after Nottingham Forest drawArrow MORE: Chelsea legend John Terry lauds Man Utd star and calls for England recallArrow MORE: Mauricio Pochettino tipped to sign Chelsea star if he gets Manchester United job

Source: Metro January 18, 2026 16:26 UTC